Job title: Pharmacy Care Coordinator – National Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Job description: Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Pharmacy Care Coordinator is a pivotal member of the Optum Clinical Excellence Team. This role actively engages with patients telephonically, Landmark providers in person, and community providers, pharmacies, insurance companies telephonically. The incumbent will use compassion and empathy to earn patients’ and caregivers’ trust, persistence to support and advocate for them, and excellent communication skills to build impactful relationships.Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm CST This will be a fully remote positionYou’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities
- Outreach patients to obtain medication history or to follow-up on medication changes as directed by pharmacist
- Triage patients needing pharmacist consultation
- Provide support and guidance to patients on medication adherence
- Exercise positive customer service and communication skills with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Assist in coordinating care with other healthcare professionals
- Documents pharmacist intervention outcomes
- Follows up on pharmacist recommendations with providers via fax and telephone
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 2+ years of current or recent pharmacy or PBM experience
- 1+ years of current or recent pharmacy or PBM experience
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active/current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB, NCCT, or ExCPT)
- 3+ years of current or recent pharmacy or PBM experience
- Preference given to candidates with geriatric or Medicare Part D experience
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing
- Excellent telephonic customer service
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.For more information on our Internal Job Posting Policy, .California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C Residents Only: The hourly range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C residents is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#rpo #green
Expected salary: $16.54 – 32.55 per hour
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Job date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:09:45 GMT
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